Playground Inspection - Operational Inspections

PLAYGROUND INSPECTION - OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone responsible for carrying out operational (one to three monthly) inspections of play equipment or play areas and those in a supervisory or maintenance role.
Those completing the course will be eligible to take the Register of Play Inspectors International assessment for routine visual inspections on the same day (option 2: extra charges apply).

CERTIFICATION

Option 1: STC certificate of training

Option 2: STC certificate of training and registration with RPII for routine visual inspections on successful completion of the assessment.

CONTENT

Introduction to safety

The importance of play to children and child development

Playground accidents, types, severity and reasons

The legal framework for playgrounds and inspections; negligence, case law, Acts of Parliament

Health and safety at work

A general knowledge of the European playground standards EN1176 & EN1177

Types and hierarchy of playground inspections

Risk assessment

Principles of risk assessment

Using risk assessments to make decisions & appropriate follow up actions

Reporting and paperwork

Inspection of specific play equipment or play features including surfacing

Checking of maintenance and other playground actions taken

Common faults with popular items

How to inspect adequately and safely (including approaches to playgrounds; playground surroundings; and the active playground area, including non-play items)